A 27-year-old man assaulted two male paramedics who were trying to help him at his home in Paignton – and was so drunk he doesn’t remember it, a court has heard.

Karl Tattershall, who has been living in supported accommodation in Blatchcombe Road since February, assaulted two of the paramedics who attended the property on September 20, Newton Abbot Magistrates’ Court heard on Wednesday.

The ambulance had been called by staff who were concerned they could not get a response from his room when they knew he had been drinking.

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Prosecutor Philip Sewell said: “They asked if he had taken drugs and he said he hadn’t. He became verbally aggressive then punched one of the ambulance crew in the face and abdomen. A second paramedic began to assist his colleague and was kicked several times by the defendant in the back. A third paramedic was able to secure him and the police were called.”

The court heard that Tattershall, who does not normally drink alcohol, had been ‘very drunk’ after consuming lager and vodka while out with a friend. He had fallen over on his way home and had ‘very limited recollection’ of the night. He remembered being in hospital but not in the police station.

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Alan Parsons, mitigating, said: “He was shocked and appalled by his behaviour.”

Tattershall pleaded guilty to both assaults.

The court heard that he is on medication for schizophrenia, depression and anxiety. Sentencing was adjourned until November 1 to enable a full pre-sentence report to be prepared. Tattershall was remanded on unconditional bail.